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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating Of Stomach

Hello. My name is Christopher and three weeks ago I arrived in Germany from the United States. For about a week and a half now I have been severely constipated. On Sunday I went to a doctor and she proscribed me three types of laxatives. Two were ones that I mixed in water and the third was a suppository. Since then I have gone to the bathroom a few times (particularly when I use the suppository), but I am continuing to experience difficulties using the bathroom. I know that there is more to expel, but for the life of me it won't come out. I am a bit bloated and my stomach feels tense. I'd just very much like to get back on track. How can I do that?
Thu, 16 Feb 2017
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hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM

OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating.
Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as it causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating.
avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans

for constipation; advice is as follow:
- thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water
-warm water intake as much as possible
- eat small meals (rich in fiber)
-eat plentiful "fresh oranges" and "pear "
- avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether
- mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement
- avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks
- do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning

Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, "if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist".

any further questions are welcomed.

hope to answer your concern.

wish you good health.

regards,
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Suggest Treatment For Constipation And Bloating Of Stomach

hi. thanks for posting query at HCM OTC simethicone tablets and probiotics maybe used to combat bloating. Chew food well and try not to talk/open mouth while chewing food as it causes more air to enters stomach and may lead to bloating. avoid eating broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, Baked beans for constipation; advice is as follow: - thrice daily , take two tea spoon (or one big spoon) ispagula with 200 to 300 mL water -warm water intake as much as possible - eat small meals (rich in fiber) -eat plentiful fresh oranges and pear - avoid COLD milk and yogurt and AVOID junk food(NO burger , pizza) altogether - mix few drops of lemon juice in warm water. Drink on empty stomach, early in the morning, to aid in bowel movement - avoid beverages / alcohol/ soft drinks - do some exercise (push-ups etc) early in the morning Hope bowel movement would return to normal and in case, if no effect after 5 to 7 days, then visit gastroenterologist . any further questions are welcomed. hope to answer your concern. wish you good health. regards, Dr Tayyab Malik